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Michael H Smith Thoughts and Actions
"You really don't need a supervisor." - FALSE
Aug 27

Aug 27 "You really don't need a supervisor." - FALSE

Michael Smith
Leadership

True leaders should do more than just hold team members accountable for their job expectations.

Running Off Stage
Aug 18

Aug 18 Running Off Stage

Michael Smith
Leadership, Communication

We focus on the things the audience will see—the "onstage" moments.

But what about the moments in between? The "offstage" work?

Great Organizations are Coaching Organizations
Jul 29

Jul 29 Great Organizations are Coaching Organizations

Michael Smith
Leadership

Coaching is not simply another leadership tactic.

Investing in Your Team: When Growth Means Giving Them Wings
Feb 2

Feb 2 Investing in Your Team: When Growth Means Giving Them Wings

Michael Smith
Leadership

“Growing our people so they stay is the goal—but giving them the wings to soar is also success."

Identity
Sep 18

Sep 18 Identity

Michael Smith
Life Planning, Spiritual Journey, work

I had the wrong priorities and was finding my identity through the wrong source.

Learn from Failure
Jul 27

Jul 27 Learn from Failure

Michael Smith
Leadership

I started to blame others, but …

Slow Down To Go Fast
Apr 13

Apr 13 Slow Down To Go Fast

Michael Smith
Life Planning
Pass Along What I Taught You
Aug 31

Aug 31 Pass Along What I Taught You

Michael Smith
Leadership

Teaching others can be your legacy

Priorities and Risks
Aug 10

Aug 10 Priorities and Risks

Michael Smith
Life Planning

These words, priorities and risks, seem to contradict each other.

Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential
Aug 6

Aug 6 Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential

Michael Smith
Leadership, Life Planning

Who have you taken to lunch, recently?

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I escaped the cold of Alabama and found paradise for my run this morning. Be shout out to the San Diego Track Club for having a water stand on my route. #running #unsandiego #sandiegotrackclub
2026 starting the right way. 5 miles and breakfast with friends. #running #run256
Took a little tour of Durham NC and some of the Duke campus today with @spencerthomassmith When I started running years ago I never thought he would join the running world, but I am glad he did. Such a joy to log a few miles with you son.
These people up consistently week after week on Thursday mornings at 5:30 am to run 5 miles.  #run #running #breakfastclubrun.
Honored to be this man’s son and that I got to be with him today on his 94th birthday. When he was just a teenager he felt called to go into full time ministry and has served faithfully ever since. Today even at 94 he teaches a Sunday class and
It’s a good day when Apple Music randomly chooses your son’s song for you to listen to. @spencerthomassmith
It’s been a good Labor Day weekend.
Big group at the Breakfast Club 256 run today. #running #halfmarathontraining #marathontraining #run256
 

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